Can you imagine diagnosing complex intestinal diseases without the need for probes, tubes, or prior preparation? Capsule endoscopy makes it possible, and in the latest episode of SEPDigestiva, released to mark World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, Dr. Ignacio Fernández-Urien — Director of Owl Eyes Academy — explains how this technology is transforming the approach to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

In the interview, Dr. Fernández-Urien describes how this tiny capsule, about the size of a pill, can capture thousands of images of the gastrointestinal tract while the patient goes about their normal daily activities. It is a minimally invasive, comfortable, and accurate solution that has revolutionized how we detect and monitor diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Capsule endoscopy offers several key advantages: it does not require sedation or aggressive bowel preparation, has high sensitivity for detecting lesions — even in early stages — and enables visualization of areas traditionally inaccessible, such as the small intestine. Furthermore, innovations like the Patency capsule and the integration of artificial intelligence are making its use increasingly safe, precise, and efficient.

Its use is recommended in various clinical scenarios: from initial suspicion of Crohn’s disease to monitoring treatment response or post-surgical assessment. It is also particularly valuable when other diagnostic methods have proven inconclusive.

Don’t miss this episode if you want to learn more about one of the most promising tools in gastroenterology. Now available on SEPDigestiva.